Toyota Launches Prius Experience iPhone App
27 Oct 2009, 08:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese manufacturer Toyota announced that the new Prius Experience App is now available for free from the App Store, which comes to help users in learning more about the EPA-rated 50 mpg 2010 Toyo...
Toyota Steps in Korea, Takes on Hyundai
22 Oct 2009, 10:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / South Korean is Hyundai's domestic market and, at the same time, the most profitable country for this particular automaker. However, Toyota is very confident that along with the official entran...
New Toyota Prius in China in 2010
13 Oct 2009, 09:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota will bring its flagship Prius model in China in 2010 and, curiously, the company is looking to maintain the same price level as for the current generation. The car could be priced at around 2...
2010 Green Car of the Year Finalists Announced
8 Oct 2009, 08:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we announced back in the beginning of September, the selection process for the 2010 Green car of the Year (GCOY) awards as under way. The awards, organized by Green Car are to be held at the 2009...
Nissan, at Peace with Japan's New Emission Laws
23 Sep 2009, 13:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Although several Japanese manufacturers have expressed their concerns about Japan's future emission laws, viewed by some as being way too tough, at least one of them says "they're fin...
Frankfurt Auto Show: Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid · Live Photos
18 Sep 2009, 09:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If you are in the mood for yet another hybrid concept, the Toyota stand at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show is the place to be. The Japanese manufacturer is displaying what may very well be the precurso...
Toyota to Use "Prius" Name for Hybrid Range
18 Sep 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Call it lack of inspiration, or just an attempt to capitalize on the success of the Prius...Japanese manufacturer Toyota said at a dealer meeting in Las Vegas that it will use the Prius badge for mo...
Toyota Picks Nickel after Three-Year Secret Prius Test
14 Sep 2009, 09:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even if some people are wondering why is Toyota using nickel batteries for the Prius instead of the more advanced lithium-ion, the Japanese manufacturer plans to stick to this type of batteries for ...
2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Concept Full Details
11 Sep 2009, 07:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After Japanese manufacturer Toyota announced at the beginning of the month that the plug-in hybrid version of its Prius will be attending the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, yesterday the manufacturer rel...
China to Ban Rare Earths Exports, Hybrids in Trouble
7 Sep 2009, 09:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The blooming hybrid segment of the automotive industry is facing, even from its infancy, a new and unforeseen obstacle: raw material shortage. Although dependable and as environmentally friendly as ...
Toyota Wants Extended Government Subsidies in Japan
4 Sep 2009, 09:32 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Toyota Motor Co. is planning to ask the Japanese government to extend its deadline for subsidies on newly sold environmentally friendly cars by two years. The Japanese government's original ...
Mercedes S400 Hybrid Launched in Japan
4 Sep 2009, 09:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Japanese hybrid market is about to heat up....For the first time in history, the Japanese will no longer have to be confined to local brands when purchasing a hybrid, but can also opt for a fore...
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept Debuts at Frankfurt
2 Sep 2009, 08:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese carmaker Toyota today announced that it will display the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show this month. As you can see in the name of the car, the plug-in capability is...
Zipcar Car Sharing Program for Students
27 Aug 2009, 14:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The University of Alabama will benefit from Zipcar’s car sharing program, to help reduce demand for parking and associated congestion problems, while offering students a "convenient, econ...
Toyota Prius Coupe Made in Italy
27 Aug 2009, 10:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rumors regarding a potential coupe version of Toyota's flagship Prius keep coming which is usually the first sign that there might be indeed some truth behind the stories. This time, it is beli...
Yokohama dB super E-spec Tires for Canadian Prius
21 Aug 2009, 13:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Yokohama announced yesterday the release of a new ultra-low rolling resistance tire, especially created to fit the needs of the Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles. The Yokohama dB su...
Let's Stop and Smell the... Toyota Prius
19 Aug 2009, 14:13 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Some three months ago we were reporting on Toyota’s new marketing campaign aimed at promoting the 2010 Prius. Titled Harmony, the campaign was trying to show to the public that, with the third...
Toyota Prius Keeps Workers in Plants During Weekends
18 Aug 2009, 13:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Toyota is once again boosting production at its Prius production plant following strong demand for the hybrid. All workers will come back to work during days off on two Saturda...
Toyota Prius Receives LED Tech Pack Option
17 Aug 2009, 08:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota has just launched a new option for its Prius that will make the hybrid a more efficient when it comes to electricity consumption. The new LED Tech headlightpack option for the third-generatio...
Yaris-Based Hybrid, More Efficient Than the Prius
14 Aug 2009, 08:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota is one of the many automakers that are doing big efforts to upgrade its product range and make it more fuel efficient and the number of hybrids to be launched in the near future do nothing mo...